City Council Meeting - March 11, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
City Clerk Matson stated that the City has various technical options for people to attend remotely, however the City was experiencing technical difficulties with the Zoom platform.
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Introduction and Oath of Office - Police Officer Jessika Reif Chief Martinez introduced Police Officer Jessika Reif and highlighted her educational and professional background. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided an update regarding a Police Department audit of operations which resulted in meeting state and federal requirements; a SLO County Fire controlled burn and training; and the weather system moving through the city.
No action was taken on this item.
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide direction, as necessary.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
1. CC 2025-03-11_08 Supplemental 1.pdf
City Clerk Matson made a statement that, due to technical difficulties with the Zoom platform, members of the public participating remotely could submit public comment via email to [email protected]
during the meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received. Mayor Ray Russom announced that public comment would remain open until the end of the meeting to accommodate any members of the public who who would like to submit written public comment.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. Council Member Maraviglia reported a potential conflict of interest and recused herself from Item 9.i. due to her relationship with an applicant.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council commented on Item 9.i. and thanked the Committee.
Moved by
Council Member Loe
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h., with the exception of Item 9.i., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
9.a
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2025-03-11 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratifcation.pdf Reviewed and ratified the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2025.
9.b
Statement of Investment Deposits for January 2025
1. CC 2025-03-11 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits January 2025.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of January 31, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Status Report and One Budget Adjustment Request Approval
1. CC 2025-03-11 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Status Report.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Status Report.pdf Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Status Report and approved one Budget Adjustment Request in the amount of $48,200 for the Traffic Signalization Special Revenue Fund.
9.d
Agreement for Auditing Services
1. CC 2025-03-11 Agreement for Auditing Services.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUT AN AGREEMENT WITH MOSS, LEVI, & HARTZHEIM LLP TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES IN SUBSTANTIALLY FINAL FORM".
9.e
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-03-11 Approval of Minutes_Feb25_2025.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 25, 2025, as submitted.
9.f
Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
1. CC 2025-03-11 Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 2 - Application C Nakazono-Klapper.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING CHIASA NAKAZONO-KLAPPER TO THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; and
2) Determined that approving the appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.).
9.g
Establishment of a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and Adoption of Committee Bylaws
1. CC 2025-03-11 Establish Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee and Bylaws.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - CSTOC Resolution.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS’ SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF MEASURE E-24 FUNDS AND ADOPTING COMMITTEE BYLAWS"; and
2) Determined that adopting a Resolution establishing a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and adopting Committee Bylaws is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).
9.h
Receipt of Results from the Council Goal Setting Workshop
1. CC 2025-03-11 Receipt of Results from the Council Goal Setting Workshop.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Council Goal Setting Facilitator Report.pdf Received and accepted the results of the Council Goal Setting Workshop held on February 10, 2025.
9.i
Approval of Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Program Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-25
1. CC 2025-03-11 Community Service Grant Allocations.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 2 - CSGP Policy.pdf
4. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 3 - FY 24-25 CSGP Applications.pdf Moved by
Council Member Loe
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25"; and
2) Determined that adopting the Resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Council Member Maraviglia
Passed (4 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
1. CC 2025-03-11 Well Ordinance Intro.pdf
2. CC 2025-03-11 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the Item and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
1) Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER WELLS” ; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15061, subd. (b)(3); 15307; 15308; and 15378, subd. (b)(5)).
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the positive experience of the City Council Goal-Setting Workshop; commended the Community Services Grant Program Committee; commented on the General Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee; and commented on her participation as a judge for the Lions Club speech competition.
Mayor Ray Russom thanked staff, Council Member Guthrie and Mayor Pro Tem Secrest for attending the LOCC Channel Counties Division Dinner.
Mayor Ray Russom closed the Public Comment period.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.